Landing gear failure and warning horn malfunction during landing

Casualties unknown • Springdale, AR, US

An aircraft landed with its landing gear in the retracted position, following a period where the landing gear warning horn failed to alert the crew.

What happened

The aircraft completed its landing with the landing gear in the retracted position. According to witnesses on board the aircraft, the amber gear-up lights were observed just before the aircraft impacted the runway. There were no fatalities or injuries reported in this incident.

During the recovery process at the scene, the aircraft was raised and the gear selector was moved to the extend position. The landing gear extended normally following this action. This procedure of extending and retracting the gear was repeated several times with consistent results. Upon arrival at the crash site, the gear unsafe lights were illuminated.

Probable cause

The landing gear warning horn was inoperative because it was not the specific part specified in the Beech parts manual.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-07-26 Beech 65-90 accident near Springdale, AR?

An aircraft landed with its landing gear in the retracted position, following a period where the landing gear warning horn failed to alert the crew.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-07-26 involved a Beech 65-90, registration N195DP, operated by Central Flying Service, at Springdale, AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The landing gear warning horn was inoperative because it was not the specific part specified in the Beech parts manual.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X28923. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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